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A diamond tiara / necklace, early 20th century
The tiara designed as a series of ten-ray stars, above a detachable line of graduating trefoil and crescent motifs, accompanied by a knife-wire backchain, convertible into a necklace, set throughout with cushion-shaped and rose-cut diamonds, cushion-shaped diamonds approx. 17.70 carats total, necklace length 39.0cm, tiara inner diameter 13.0cm
£4,000-£6,000
For many centuries head ornaments of various types have been worn to denote rank and honour, such as the laurel wreaths awarded to athletes in Ancient Greece. Due in part to improved lapidary techniques and a greater availability of gemstones, the nineteenth-century saw the emergence of elaborately gem-set tiaras of the type which we are most familiar with today.
Queen Victoria possessed an exquisite collection of jewels, and was particularly fond of tiaras, which she wore to establish her royal identity. This in turn prompted her female subjects to follow suit. The tiara became a mainstay of fashion amongst the British upper-classes throughout the Empire, which endured into the twentieth-century. A crowning glory, hair ornaments were a prominent mean's of displaying one's wealth and were worn to a multitude of events, from intimate social occasions and operas, to weddings and ceremonies of state. They were manufactured both at home and abroad, taking centre stage at grand spectacles both in Britain and throughout the colonial Empire.
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A diamond cluster ring, circa 1910
The collet-set rectangular cushion-shaped diamond within an openwork double-cluster surround of old brilliant and rose-cut diamonds, with millegrain detail throughout, to a polished hoop, diamonds approx. 1.15 carats total, ring size approx. L 1/2 (hoop off round)
£400-£600
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A diamond crescent brooch, circa 1890
Set with a continuous row of graduated rose-cut diamonds, later pin fitting, indistinct maker's mark, French assay mark, length 2.9cm
£700-£900
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A sapphire and diamond cluster ring
The cut-cornered step-cut sapphire to a surround of brilliant and old brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approx. 0.35 carat total, ring size Q
£300-£400
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A 'Love' ring, by Cartier
The polished band decorated with screwhead motifs, signed Cartier, maker's mark, numbered, ring size K, maker's case
£500-£700
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An enamel and diamond 'Nuit Noire' pendant necklace, by Chanel
The filed belcher-link chain, suspending a concave black enamel pendant, with a brilliant-cut diamond frame, centrally highlighted by a brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 0.33 carat, signed Chanel, rubbed maker's mark and French assay mark, numbered, lengths: pendant 2.6cm, chain 40.6cm, maker's box
Accompanied by a printout of a GIA Diamond Dossier stating that the diamond is F colour, VVS1 clarity. Report number 17276614, dated 12th May 2008.
£2,800-£3,200
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A 'Love' bangle, by Cartier
The polished bangle decorated at intervals with screwhead motifs, signed Cartier, numbered, Cartier size 19, inner diameter 6.3cm
£1,500-£2,000
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A diamond-set 'Anniversary' ring, by Cartier
Designed as a polished overlapping band centrally highlighted by a brilliant-cut diamond, signed Cartier, numbered, ring size L
£700-£900
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A diamond single-stone ring
The central brilliant-cut diamond, between baguette-cut diamond shoulders, to an 18 carat white gold setting, principal diamond approx. 2.25 carats, ring size M½
£2,000-£3,000
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A diamond-set 'Logo' ring, by Cartier
The brushed band framed by polished borders, with brilliant-cut diamond-set 'C' terminals, signed Cartier, numbered, ring size M
£1,200-£1,500
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A diamond necklace and earring suite
1st: The necklace centrally collet-set with a brilliant-cut diamond, to a brushed rectangular link chain; 2nd: Each earring designed as a polished hoop, collet-set to the front with a brilliant-cut diamond, diamonds approx. 0.60 carat total, Portuguese assay marks, lengths: necklace 42.0cm, earring 2.0cm (2)
£600-£800
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An emerald and diamond ring
Set with an oval-cut emerald, within a tiered double-surround of brilliant-cut diamonds, to an 18 carat white gold polished hoop, diamonds approx. 0.50 carat total, London hallmark, ring size M
£1,200-£1,500
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A pair of diamond earrings
Each surmount hoop, set with brilliant-cut diamonds, suspending an articulated mesh-link triangular panel interspersed with similarly-cut diamonds, post fittings, diamonds approx. 3.00 carats total, length 3.4cm
£2,500-£3,000
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A diamond-set 'Class One' earring and pendant necklace suite, by Chaumet
The cylindrical pendant highlighted with lines of brilliant-cut diamonds, above a course of blacken rubber, suspended from a filed belcher-link chain, accompanied by a pair of hoop earrings en suite, diamonds approx. 0.35 carat total, signed Chaumet, pendant with maker's mark and French assay mark, earrings numbered, lengths: pendant 0.9cm, chain 41.9cm, earring 1.5cm, maker's necklace case (2)
£700-£900
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A 'Logo' ring, by Cartier
The split opening designed as opposing Cs, to a brushed band between polished borders, signed Cartier, numbered, ring size P, maker's case and box
£500-£700
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A B.Zero ring, by Bulgari
The sprung coiled band, engraved BVLGARI to the borders, signed Bulgari, ring size O
£700-£900
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A diamond-set evening bag, circa 1960
The textured basket-weave clutch, with a brilliant and single-cut diamond clasp, opening to reveal a mirror on the interior, diamonds approx. 1.80 carats total, maker's mark SC, length 18.2cm
£6,000-£8,000
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A diamond tassel brooch, circa 1940
The polished scroll, inset with old-brilliant and single-cut diamonds, centred by a similarly-cut diamond-set crescent, suspending two snake-link chains, with polished torpedo-shaped terminals, diamonds approx. 0.65 carat total, French assay marks, length 9.2cm
£1,500-£2,000
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An emerald and diamond dress ring
The octagonal-cut emerald, within a surround of collet-set old brilliant-cut diamonds, between grooved shoulders, to a ridged hoop, diamonds approx. 0.60 carat total, ring size N½
£600-£800
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A diamond necklace and bangle suite, retailed by Mappin & Webb, 1998
The basket-weave 18 carat gold collar, punctuated by pavé-set brilliant-cut diamond spacers, to a collet-set similarly-cut diamond clasp, accompanied by a bangle en suite, diamonds approx. 1.05 carats total, UK import marks, necklace length 40.0cm, bangle inner diameter 6.0cm, Mappin & Webb cases (2)
£2,500-£3,500
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A pair of emerald, diamond and enamel pendent earrings
Each suspending a pear-shaped emerald, within a black enamel surround, to an articulated surmount set with an octagonal-cut emerald and a princess-cut diamond, post fittings, length 3.3cm
£2,500-£3,000
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An emerald dress ring
The circular cabochon emerald in a ribbed collet-setting, to a ropetwist surround and hoop, ring size K
Accompanied by a report from GCS stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, with indications of moderate clarity enhancement. Report number 79185-19, dated 6th November 2018.
£2,000-£3,000
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A sapphire and diamond three-stone ring
The central square step-cut sapphire between old brilliant-cut diamonds, to a platinum hoop, diamonds approx. 0.60 carat total, London hallmark, European convention mark, ring size P½
£600-£800
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A pair of cultured pearl and diamond earclips, circa 1960
Each set to the centre with a 8.0mm cultured pearl, to a surround of 5.0mm cultured pearls with single-cut diamond highlights, clip fittings, length 2.2cm, fitted case
£400-£600
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An aquamarine bead necklace
The strand of aquamarine briolettes, to a polished spherical clasp, length 46.0cm
£300-£500
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A sapphire and diamond cluster ring
The oval-cut sapphire, in a four-claw setting, within tiered borders of brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approx. 0.60 carat total, ring size M
£1,500-£2,000
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A pair of aquamarine and diamond pendent earrings
Each set with a pear-shaped aquamarine, within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds, suspended from an articulated line of similarly-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 carat white gold, diamonds approx. 1.05 carats total, London hallmarks, length 4.4cm
£1,200-£1,500
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An enamel and diamond charm / pendant, by Fabergé
The detachable Russian doll pendant, decorated with enamel and pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, hinged to reveal a compartment, containing a smaller similarly-designed doll, to an 18 carat white gold curb-link chain, diamonds approx. 0.65 carat total, pendant signed Fabergé, numbered 14/150, maker's mark, chain with European convention mark, lengths: pendant 3.0cm, chain 46.0cm
£1,000-£1,500
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A diamond and blue topaz cluster ring
The central pear-shaped blue topaz within a double border of brilliant-cut diamonds, to an 18 carat white gold setting, diamonds approx. 2.05 carats total, maker's mark, UK hallmark, ring size N
£800-£1,200
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A diamond pendant necklace
The pendant composed of five graduated pavé-set brilliant-cut diamond spheres suspending a polished drop-shaped terminal, to a faceted spherical-link chain, diamonds approx. 1.60 carats total, lengths: pendant 5.5cm, chain 39.0cm
£1,000-£1,500
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A pair of diamond hoop earrings
Each set to the front and inner hoop with brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approx. 0.95 carat total, length 3.4cm
£500-£700
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A natural pearl and diamond dress ring
The 10.8-10.9x9.0mm button-shaped natural pearl, within a bombé surround, set with brilliant and single-cut diamonds, to a polished hoop, diamonds approx. 3.50 carats total, ring size P
Accompanied by a report from the Gem & Pearl Laboratory stating that the pearl is natural, saltwater. Report number 16672, dated 14th December 2018.
£1,500-£2,000
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A blue topaz and diamond dragonfly pendant necklace
The brilliant-cut diamond dragonfly, surmounted by an oval-shaped blue topaz in a four claw-setting, to a belcher-link chain, diamonds approx. 1.45 carats total, lengths: pendant 7.3cm, chain 45.5cm
£700-£900
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A novelty bird brooch, by Boucheron
Modelled as a chick atop a branch, of textured finish, with a circular-cut ruby eye, signed Boucheron Paris, maker's mark, French assay mark, length 2.7cm
£1,800-£2,200
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A pair of bi-coloured earrings, by Madonna Thierry
Each bi-coloured hoop, of hammered finish, signed Madonna T, length 2.4cm
£300-£400
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A gold and diamond brooch, by Ben Rosenfeld, 1969
Of floral design, composed of a series of brushed 18 carat gold square plaques each with textured borders and a central brilliant-cut diamond highlight, diamonds approx. 1.50 carats total, maker's mark BRLd, London hallmark, length 4.7cm
£1,000-£1,500
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A pair of diamond earclips, by Chaumet
Of abstract foliate design, each centred by a brilliant and single-cut diamond-set flower, clip fittings, diamonds approx. 0.60 carat total, signed Chaumet Paris, numbered, French assay marks, length 2.5cm, maker's case
£3,200-£3,800
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An orange sapphire-set ring, by Mario Buccellati
The bi-coloured wide band pierced and engraved with textured detail, set to the centre with a marquise-shaped brownish-orange sapphire, signed M. Buccellati, ring size L, maker's case
£1,000-£1,500
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A tri-coloured gold bracelet, by Roy King for Cartier, 1961
The articulated strap, of 18 carat yellow, white and rose gold textured brick-links, signed Cartier, maker's mark RCK, numbered, London hallmark, length 17.9cm, fitted Cartier case
£1,500-£2,000
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A gem-set brooch / pendant, bracelet and ring suite, circa 1970
The textured rectangular plaque, of openwork design, set with circular-cut rubies and emeralds, and square and circular-cut white sapphires, accompanied by a bracelet and ring en suite, maker's mark AF, lengths: brooch 4.0cm, bracelet 18.9cm, ring size N½ (3)
£1,000-£1,500
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A diamond cluster ring
The cushion-shaped diamond, weighing 0.51 carat, in a four-claw setting, within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 carat white gold, remaining diamonds approx. 0.35 carat total, partial UK hallmark, ring size L
Accompanied by a print out of a GIA Diamond Dossier stating that the diamond is I colour, VS2 clarity. Report number 6231400880 dated 3rd August 2016.
£500-£700
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A pair of diamond earstuds
Each brilliant-cut diamond, in a four-claw setting, mounted in 9 carat white gold, post fittings, diamonds approx. 0.90 carat total, partial UK hallmark, length 0.5cm
£500-£700
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A pair of emerald, tourmaline and diamond pendent earrings
Each pear-shaped cabochon emerald, within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds, suspending a pear-shaped rose-cut tourmaline, within a similarly-cut diamond border, post fittings, diamonds approx. 1.30 carats total, length 5.9cm
£1,800-£2,200
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A pink sapphire and diamond ring
The triangular-cut pink sapphire, within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds, between similarly-cut diamond shoulders, diamonds approx. 0.80 carat total, ring size N½
£1,000-£1,500
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A ruby and diamond line bracelet
Composed of a line of brilliant-cut diamonds, interspersed with four claw-set circular-cut rubies, mounted in 18 carat white gold, diamonds 0.45 carat total, London hallmark, length 18.7cm
£250-£350
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A red spinel and diamond cluster ring
The cushion-shaped red spinel, in a four-claw setting, within a surround of brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 carat white gold, diamonds approx. 0.25 carat total, partial UK hallmark, ring size M½
£700-£900
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A pink tourmaline, peridot and diamond pendant
The ridged circular cabochon pink tourmaline, within a surround of carved cabochon peridot leaves and brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approx. 1.00 carat total, length 4.3cm
£2,200-£2,800
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A diamond single-stone ring
Set with an old brilliant-cut diamond, between single-cut diamond shoulders, to a plain hoop, principal diamond approx. 1.20 carats, ring size O
£1,200-£1,500
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An opal, diamond and pink tourmaline pendant necklace
The pink tourmaline drop to a princess and tapered baguette-cut diamond surmount, suspended from pear-shaped cabochon opals and a trace-link chain, diamonds approx. 0.35 carat total, lengths: pendant 3.0cm, necklace 44.9cm
£800-£1,000
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A peridot and diamond cluster ring
The cushion-shaped peridot, in a four-claw setting, within a pavé-set brilliant-cut diamond surround and shoulders, mounted in 18 carat white gold, London hallmark, European convention mark, ring size N
£500-£700
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